Senior Information Officer

As Senior Information Officer your role is to support improved service delivery in a complex organisation through accurate performance reporting and analysis and the provision of business intelligence solutions that better inform decision making.

The successful applicant will require well-developed data management and analytical skills, a capacity to communicate with influence, personal drive and integrity, a commitment to data quality and a willingness and ability to support productive work relationships.

Your Role:

• The development and maintenance of performance measurement systems for the provision of accurate, reliable and appropriate data to meet the requirements of decision makers, managers and planners at departmental, State and Commonwealth government levels.
• The management, documentation and development of data collection processes in accordance with the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER), Australian Vocational Education and Training Management Information Statistical Standard (AVETMISS) and departmental standards.
• The extraction, analysis and presentation of complex data sets using contemporary information management and business intelligence software for distribution to internal and external clients in response to on demand requests and annual reporting requirements.
• The mapping, concordance and presentation of spatial data using contemporary geographic information systems for distribution to internal and external clients in response to on demand requests.
• The development and maintenance of business intelligence solutions to present departmental data and statistics in an accessible, user friendly manner for distribution to internal and external clients.
• Providing technical assistance and expert advice on the context, appropriate use, interpretation and presentation of departmental data sets and statistics to internal and external clients, colleagues and the various levels of management.
• Liaising with other departmental officers, other government departments and the wider community to manage expectations, gain a broader knowledge of user needs/desires and to identify data sharing opportunities.
• Assisting in the preparation of briefing notes, Ministerial and executive management correspondence on a range of complex and sensitive issues.

To apply please provide the following information:

• Your current resume detailing your previous work or voluntary experience including two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your conduct and performance over the past 2 years, or an appropriate period. 
• A maximum 2 page written response outlining your suitability for the role referring to the key capabilities under “What we are looking for”.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

For further information please contact Mr Chris Kettle on (07) 3513 6876 or [email protected] ( mailto:[email protected] )